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Overview |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1260/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $268 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 57% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | Wheaton College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 1,667 students)
UMBC vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 559.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.4% higher at Wheaton College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($59,750.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Wheaton College ($17,692 vs. $32,863)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 10.6% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($13,378 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 368.7% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($41,665 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
UMBC vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC or Wheaton College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Wheaton College and UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (77% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $5,800 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,700)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $4,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $26,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($219 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/